Title IX Coordinators
Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 is a federal law that prohibits sex discrimination in education. It reads:
"No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance."
-- Legal Citation: Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, and its implementing regulation at 34 C.F.R. Part 106 (Title IX)
Sex discrimination includes sexual harassment and sexual assault.
It is the policy of Stephen F. Austin State University (SFA), in accordance with federal and state law, to prohibit unlawful discrimination as outlined in University policy E-46 (Discrimination Complaints/Sexual Harassment).
Title IX Coordinator
Dr. Steve Westbrook Vice President for University Affairs Austin Building, Suite 314 1936 North Street P.O. Box 6101 Nacogdoches, TX 75962-6101 swestbrook@sfasu.edu (936) 468-2701 Fax: (936) 468-4078The Title IX Coordinator is the SFA official with responsibility for coordinating the university's efforts to comply with and carry out its responsibilities under Title IX and its implementing regulations, including the investigation of Title IX complaints.
Deputy Title IX Coordinator for Students
To file a complaint against an SFA student for sexual harassment, sex discrimination, or sexual assault, you should contact:
Dr. Adam Peck Dean of Student Affairs Suite 3.302 Baker Pattillo Student Center P.O. Box 13021 Nacogdoches, TX 75962-3021 peckae@sfasu.edu (936) 468-7249 Fax: (936) 468-7111The university official listed above has been designated as a Deputy Title IX coordinator and is responsible for Title IX compliance in matters involving students, including training, education communication, and investigation of complaints.
Deputy Title IX Coordinator for Faculty, Staff and Third-Parties
To file a complaint against an SFA employee for sexual harassment, sex discrimination, or sexual assault, you should contact:
Glenda Herrington Director of Human Resources Austin Building, Suite 201 P.O. Box 13039 Nacogdoches, TX 75962-3039 gherrington@sfasu.edu (936) 468-2304 Fax: (936) 468-1104The university official listed above has been designated as a Deputy Title IX coordinator and is responsible for Title IX compliance in matters involving employees and visitors, including training, education communication, and investigation of complaints.
Deputy Title IX Coordinator for Athletics
If you have a complaint against an SFA student athlete, coach or athletics administrator for sexual harassment, sex discrimination, or sexual assault, you may contact one of the officials listed above, and/or you may contact the official listed below, who will facilitate the handling of the complaint with the appropriate office.
Loree McCary Senior Woman Administrator, SFA Athletics SFA Athletic Fieldhouse P.O. Box 13010 Nacogdoches, TX 75962-3010 lmccary@sfasu.edu (936) 468-4550 Fax: (936) 468-4052The university official listed above has been designated as a Deputy Title IX coordinator and is responsible for Title IX compliance in matters involving student athletes, coaches and athletic administrators and staff, including training, education communication, and investigation of complaints.
Additional Resources
Sexual Assault
To file a complaint of sexual assault, you may contact one of the coordinators listed above, or you may also contact:
SFA University Police Department 232 E. College Street Nacogdoches, TX 75962 936-468-2608 (non-emergency, from land line) 936-468-2608 (emergency, from cell phone) 911 (emergency, from land line) updemail@sfasu.edu